March

Month: March 2017

Chiffon, a light, airy and translucent fabric, is the ideal choice for sweltering summers. This fabric is made of tightly twisted yarns comprising of very fine threads. A chiffon saree is one of the most popular products made out of this fabric. The elegance in the drape of a well made chiffon saree is unparalleled.…

Patola sarees are exquisite sarees from Patan, Gujarat, traditionally woven for royalty only. The fineness of the fabric and complex weaving technique used made these sarees very expensive which is why only the richest merchants and noblewomen were able to afford them. To this date, the true Patola saree takes anything between 6 months to…

Known as some of the most elegant sarees in Maharashtra, Paithani Sarees are one of the most popular regional garments in India. The identifying characteristics of this garment include the peacock designs on the pallu along with a pattern comprising of oblique squares on the border. While these sarees tend to incorporate a kaleidoscope of…

Known as a land of diversity, each region of India depicts its own culture as well as practice. People who belong to varied provinces have their own distinctive way of dressing as well as unique sense of fashion. While some people prefer to have zardozi embroidery on their sarees and suits, there are some who…

Khadi fabric is an extremely well-known fabric, which is hand spun and unique to the Indian subcontinent, particularly India. While this cloth is mostly woven from hemp, it can also be made from silk and cotton. Khadi cotton is primarily found in Bangladesh and Pakistan while the hemp version is more commonly found in India.…